_________ help conduct the action potential from one heart cell to the next
gap junctions
Intercalated discs help conduct the action potential from one heart cell to the next. Intercalated discs are specialized cell junctions that connect adjoining cardiac muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) end-to-end and provide both mechanical and electrical connections. The discs contain gap junctions, which allow ions and small molecules to pass directly from one cell to the next, resulting in the rapid and synchronized transmission of electrical signals, such as the action potential, across the heart. This allows the heart to contract as a coordinated unit, ensuring efficient and effective blood flow.
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